Defence news and analysis - Page 2008

Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Land Warfare

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

Land Warfare

Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline

Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter

After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.

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Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman marks delivery of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the US Navy fleet

2nd August 2010

The first Northrop Grumman built E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to enter the US Navy fleet was "welcomed home" on Thursday in a ceremony held at …
Defence Helicopter

100th F-model Chinook rolls out

2nd August 2010

The 100th F-model Chinook rolled out of the Boeing facility during a ceremony commemorating the milestone and the Army's acceptance of the aircraft at the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Insitu Awarded STUAS/Tier II contract

30th July 2010

Insitu Inc. today announced it has been awarded the Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS)/Tier II contract from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for its …
Military Logistics

Honeywell TIGER program extended with the US Army

30th July 2010

Honeywell announced today its Total InteGrated Engine Revitalization (TIGER) program with the US Army has been extended through Option Year 5, with a Not-To-Exceed value …
Military Logistics

Relyant Vehicle Maintenance Contract expanded in Iraq

30th July 2010

Relyant, LLC, a Maryville-based company providing worldwide strategic support services, has received funding to increase the number of vehicles it maintains for the US government …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing completes acquisition of Narus

30th July 2010

Boeing today announced it has completed its acquisition of Narus, a leading provider of real-time network traffic and analytics software used to protect against cyber …
Defence Helicopter

CHC secures £55m North Sea contract with Apache

30th July 2010

CHC Helicopter announced today it has been awarded an £11m/year contract to provide crew change services for Apache North Sea. The five-year deal, which has …
Defence Helicopter

Tiger: 1,000 flight hours in operations in Afghanistan

30th July 2010

The EC665 Tiger HAP (combat support) helicopter received its operational certification from NATO for the Afghan theater of operations in August 2009, just seven months …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America's UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters are deployed to the US Army's missile test site on Kwajalein Atoll

30th July 2010

Four US Army UH-72A Lakotas arrived at the Pacific Ocean’s Kwajalein Atoll June 6, marking the latest overseas assignment for the EADS North America-built Light …
Land Warfare

General Dynamics to supply 27 RG-31 MRAP vehicles to the US Defense Department

29th July 2010

US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a $33.2 million delivery order to produce 21 RG-31 Mk5EM and 6 RG-31 …
Digital Battlespace

Radio Tactics launches Athena v4 portable solution for mobile device intelligence capture

29th July 2010

Radio Tactics, a leading global provider of specialist equipment used by military and law enforcement agencies for the real-time capture of intelligence and evidence from …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ROVision and Rotomotion LLC announce partnership deal

29th July 2010

ROVision and Rotomotion are pleased to announce they have entered into a partnership resulting in ROVision being awarded the exclusive distribution rights to all of …
Land Warfare

Fibrotex to supply camouflage systems to a NATO country operating in Afghanistan

29th July 2010

Fibrotex Technologies, a global industry leader in camouflage, concealment, and deception solutions, has been awarded a contract to supply its Personal Camouflage Screens (PCS) for …
Land Warfare

Supacat completes 4th round of blast testing on SPV400 contender for UK MoD's £200m LPPV programme

28th July 2010

The all-new, all-British Supacat SPV400, which is competing to win a UK Ministry of Defence £200 million Urgent Operational Requirement for a Light Protected Patrol …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin ranks in supply chain top 25

28th July 2010

Lockheed Martin Corporation provides affordable supply chain management to the US military, and now its logistics and sustainment operations are being recognized with a prestigious …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Bluefin kicks off construction of new facility

28th July 2010

Bluefin Robotics a world leader in the design and manufacture of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), is pleased to announce that the company has officially begun …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing-iRobot team receives new SUGV task order from US Army

27th July 2010

The Boeing Company and partner iRobot Corp. today announced that they have received a new task order to an existing contract to provide Small Unmanned …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation receives $8m order for tactical communication systems

27th July 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received an $8 million order to supply tactical communication systems and Falcon II and Falcon …
Military Logistics

RAF to use Marshall battery charging units

27th July 2010

The Royal Air Force is to use battery charging facilities supplied by Marshall SV, part of Cambridge based Marshall Land Systems, following the award of …